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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unformed Stool

ICD-10 Coding for Unformed Stool

R19.7
A04.7

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for unformed stool includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Diarrhea
Loose Stools
Watery Stools
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unformed Stool

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unformed Stool

Use ICD-10 code R19.7 for diarrhea, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diarrhea, unspecified

Billable Code
R19.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of ≥3 unformed stools in 24 hours without identified cause.
coding_criteria:
  • • No specific infectious or functional diagnosis available.

Applicable To

  • • Unformed stool
  • • Loose stools

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stool characteristics and any known triggers.

Enterocolitis due to Clostridioides difficile

Non-Billable
A04.7
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • C. diff infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure C. diff infection is confirmed by appropriate testing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use when clinical signs of dehydration are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unformed stool?

The ICD-10 code for unformed stool, when unspecified, is R19.7. If a specific cause like C. diff is identified, use A04.7.

When should R19.7 be used?

R19.7 should be used when diarrhea is present without a specific identified cause. Ensure detailed documentation of stool characteristics.

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